Searched for a bit and didn't find much info. Have some 168 vld's and some 4064 laying around, looking for load data from a Rem700 26"bbl. Experimented with Varget a little but want to use up the 4064. Anyone?
Berger 168 VLD's and 4064 ?
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Re: Berger 168 VLD's and 4064 ?
didn't say what case you are loading for.need that to be able to help.
didn't say what case you are loading for.need that to be able to help.
Re: Berger 168 VLD's and 4064 ?
If it's for a .308, my IMR-4064 load uses the 175SMK 42.2gr of IMR4064, Fed GMM Large Rifle Primer, and Remington brass.
After reviewing Military load recipes, I note it was common practice for the USGI Arsenals to use the same load recipe regardless of bullet type/weight, So I'd suggest this same load as a starting load for the 168gr VLD.
I obtained it from <span style="font-style: italic">Precision Shooter</span> Magazine, where it was intended (in the 175gr version) as a guaranteed supersonic load for use at 1Kyd out of the standard M14/M1A. I have shared it here many times, and gotten a lot of positive feedback, from bolt gun users as well, even.
Greg
If it's for a .308, my IMR-4064 load uses the 175SMK 42.2gr of IMR4064, Fed GMM Large Rifle Primer, and Remington brass.
After reviewing Military load recipes, I note it was common practice for the USGI Arsenals to use the same load recipe regardless of bullet type/weight, So I'd suggest this same load as a starting load for the 168gr VLD.
I obtained it from <span style="font-style: italic">Precision Shooter</span> Magazine, where it was intended (in the 175gr version) as a guaranteed supersonic load for use at 1Kyd out of the standard M14/M1A. I have shared it here many times, and gotten a lot of positive feedback, from bolt gun users as well, even.
Greg
Re: Berger 168 VLD's and 4064 ?
well then try 42-44 grains.43 may work for ya.but you can start with this.it works great with a 168g smk.haven't tried the berger vld ye but I do have some,and when I put me scope back on me 308 yep I'ma going to try them.hope this helps ya.
John
well then try 42-44 grains.43 may work for ya.but you can start with this.it works great with a 168g smk.haven't tried the berger vld ye but I do have some,and when I put me scope back on me 308 yep I'ma going to try them.hope this helps ya.
John
Re: Berger 168 VLD's and 4064 ?
My load for that is 42.2 of 4064 as well. With a OAL of 2.825" In my rifle that's an excellent load for 600 yards.
My load for that is 42.2 of 4064 as well. With a OAL of 2.825" In my rifle that's an excellent load for 600 yards.
Re: Berger 168 VLD's and 4064 ?
True dat. Loaded em at 43gr, 2.85" oal last weekend and had a nice .75 moa group at 200 meters, and shot well to 500m. Unfortunately that was the last of em and they are lil too expensive for my taste.
True dat. Loaded em at 43gr, 2.85" oal last weekend and had a nice .75 moa group at 200 meters, and shot well to 500m. Unfortunately that was the last of em and they are lil too expensive for my taste.
Re: Berger 168 VLD's and 4064 ?
Love this thread. I just dug up some Berger Moly's 168 vld's and plain 168's. Lots of web seaching to come up with a starting load for the 4064. Just decided to load a bunch of rounds from 45.1 to 43.5 in .50 increments, and test them.
Then deal with the OAL issue. Problem is, loading for different rifles. AR-10 and a 40X. Mag length for the AR and whatever OAL works best for the bolt gun. More brass separation to shoot the different two differnt type actions. I think that's the way to go.
Love this thread. I just dug up some Berger Moly's 168 vld's and plain 168's. Lots of web seaching to come up with a starting load for the 4064. Just decided to load a bunch of rounds from 45.1 to 43.5 in .50 increments, and test them.
Then deal with the OAL issue. Problem is, loading for different rifles. AR-10 and a 40X. Mag length for the AR and whatever OAL works best for the bolt gun. More brass separation to shoot the different two differnt type actions. I think that's the way to go.
